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2010 MacBook Pro 13" Need Repairs

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njaremka

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I have a 2010 MacBook Pro 13" that has suffered liquid damage. All indications point to a logic board that has been fried. I'd like to get the machine repaired, but have no idea where to take/send it.

Any suggestions for a good repair facility that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? Even better would be a shop in the Hartford, CT area. However, I am not averse to having it shipped out.
 
You'll need to send it to an apple authorized repair center, or decide to do it yourself.

the cost, I think will exceed the worth of the computer and you may be better off biting the bullet and getting a new[er] model.

You may want to consider perhaps doing the repair yourself and buying a used logic board on ebay.
 
Thanks. We have already purchased a newer retina MacBook to replace it. When it was running, it ran fantastic, and we had no plans to replace it. It handled everything we needed it to do. Seems a waste to just through it in the closet :( I might have to see what used logic boards are available... Hopefully, its just the logic board that has failed.
 
Take it to an Apple store and see how much a flat-rate depot repair would be. When I've had to use it in the past they've been about $325 plus tax. Note I've not used depot repair for liquid damage, and I've seen reports that it may be higher.
 
njaremka said:
I have a 2010 MacBook Pro 13" that has suffered liquid damage. All indications point to a logic board that has been fried. I'd like to get the machine repaired, but have no idea where to take/send it.

Any suggestions for a good repair facility that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? Even better would be a shop in the Hartford, CT area. However, I am not averse to having it shipped out.
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I have a 15' inch MBP that suffered liquid damage around 2012. I'm still using it to this day.

Take the machine apart (use the iFixit guide) and check the logic board for liquid corrosion with a sharp eye. If you see any corrosion, use rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) to clean it off carefully with a q-tip.

Do this for all the components. Also, if it was a sugar-ridden substance that was spilled, check the keyboard for stickiness. If it is sticky, order a replacement off ebay.. i found one for ~30 USD when i did my replacement.

Don't believe people when they say you need to replace the ENTIRE keyboard/unibody assembly because they come together. Its not true. You can replace the keyboard individually. You just need to have the right screwdrivers and be diligent. It takes 2-3 hours to replace the keyboard carefully.
 
grumplekey said:
I have a 15' inch MBP that suffered liquid damage around 2012. I'm still using it to this day.

Take the machine apart (use the iFixit guide) and check the logic board for liquid corrosion with a sharp eye. If you see any corrosion, use rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) to clean it off carefully with a q-tip.

Do this for all the components. Also, if it was a sugar-ridden substance that was spilled, check the keyboard for stickiness. If it is sticky, order a replacement off ebay.. i found one for ~30 USD when i did my replacement.

Don't believe people when they say you need to replace the ENTIRE keyboard/unibody assembly because they come together. Its not true. You can replace the keyboard individually. You just need to have the right screwdrivers and be diligent. It takes 2-3 hours to replace the keyboard carefully.
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thanks, i'll give it a try. at this point, i don't think i have anything to lose but time.
 
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